I am also an opiate addict I never tried suboxone but after being on methadone now for 6 months I wish I would have because now I am dependant on the meth. and from what I hear its very hard to kick. Suboxone sounds like its a great treatment and a shorter process. I wish I would of got help before my pill addiction lead to heroin. I wish you the best . If you are ready for help I would not waite too long.